# Digicard Key vs FedNote

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Digicard Key at none against FedNote's 3. FedNote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FedNote sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Digicard Key asks for nothing beyond the download.

Digicard Key ships an update every 4 months, FedNote every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Digicard Key | FedNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digicard-key/id1610779653/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Digicard Key LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610779655) | [Polemics Applications LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/482504032) |

## What reviewers say

### Digicard Key

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digicard-key/id1610779653)

Verify the authenticity of tagged items by scanning NFC tags. Access detailed information, origin, and ownership history stored on a blockchain. Claim ownership of items and ensure their provenance.

**Highlights:** Scan NFC tags, Verify item authenticity, View item information and history, Claim item ownership, Blockchain-recorded data, Supply chain verification

**In-app purchases:** none


### FedNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fednote/id6742114931)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FedNote Tip $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| FedNote Tip $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| FedNote Tip $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Digicard Key free?

Digicard Key is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FedNote free?

FedNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Digicard Key or FedNote have ads?

Digicard Key shows ads; FedNote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Digicard Key or FedNote?

Digicard Key ships an update every 4 months, and FedNote every 2 days. Most recently, Digicard Key was updated on September 30, 2026 and FedNote on September 20, 2026.

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